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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
3
A collage of items from various regions reports sieges in Madrid and Pampanga, floods at La Pax, a headless body in Columbiana, and arrests in Erie. Notable notes include peace efforts by Pell Dewet, royal wedding contracts, the Taft commission in Northern Luzon, and a fatal shooting in W Va.
The house spent over half a day on railroad measures, passing two bills. Poorman's fellow-servant bill was debated and defeated 31 to 22 despite acknowledged merits. Harris's railroad liability bill also failed, with 19 votes in support.
Washingtons birthday falls on the 40th day of the legislative session this year. The state constitution limits per day pay to three dollars and a total member compensation of 120 dollars, suggesting many legislators may not extend work without compensation.
The senate approved bills correcting Wheeler county boundary and creating a county auditor in Multnomah. Other measures protect hoteliers, regulate street railways, adopt the Torrens land title system, regulate insurers, elect road supervisors, amend Sherwood charter, and set prosecuting attorney salaries in the Seventh district. The house sent bills on mine bell signals, protecting mining location marks, and regulating irrigation water supplies.
The joint vote for senator Wednesday named H. W. Corbett 32 Binger Hermann 29 George H. Williams 1 K. D. Inman Democrat 26 W. E. Robertson Democrat 1 absent 1.
A Monday vote defeated Senate bill 16 which sought licensing for stationary engineers and firemen, ending the measure without passage.
On February 14 the United States Philippine commission led by Judge Taft toured Bacolor and nearby towns in Bulacan then San Fernando and Pampanga. Native bands welcomed them with cheers, speeches praised American aims, and Taft promised a provincial government will soon be formed in Bulacan and Pampanga. General Grant learned insurgents from Tarlac are approaching Bacolor and sent scouts.
Manila reports unconditional surrender of colonial officer Simon Techon seven insurgent officers and 70 men with 60 guns to Captain Cooles of the Thirty-fifth Regiment at San Miguel de Mayamo. In Sibuyan Batangas, rebel general Malbas is said killed. six officers and 20 men captured. Mariquina hosts vast Federal party peace meeting. Women’s Peace League at Judge Taft’s home backs release of prisoners.
Lawmakers attempted to reopen debate on senate joint resolution 71 for woman suffrage after its defeat. The motion to reconsider failed 24 to 21, leaving the original outcome in place.
Governor Geer filed the barber Sunday closing bill without his signature, completing the steps to enact it. With an emergency clause it became law and will make barbering on next Sunday illegal.
The legislature reports that House bills 2 and 01, regarding school libraries and Sunday barbering, House bill 208 funding expenses, Senate bills 12 15 17 and 5 covering school lands judgments witness fees in multiple counties and Clackamas county judge salary, plus incorporation bills for Sheridan and Whitney.
Governor signs House bills 3 4 25 180 224 257 and Senate bills 8 11 19 89 104 linking to Albany Portland Salem and Cascade locks. Cities listed Rowe borg Canyonville Silverton Elgin Summerville Baker City Antelope Dallas Sumpter Myrtle Point Medford. Also notes a law without signature and an incorporation act for multiple towns.
The vote tally for senator Momday shows Corbett 90, George AH Williams 23, William Smith 25, Kinger Hermann 6, Bot 1, with absent or paired 5. Result reflects a fragmented roll call with several named figures and minor contingents.
The house committee on corporations Wednesday approved a bill by Holcom providing state aid for an orphan asviame of pot to exceed 0 per annem per inmate.
In the house Wenneslay Foldy introduced a concurrent resolution providing for an appropriation of 262 dollars for completing the Captain Clark sword fund.
The governor signed several acts including bill 257 ceding land for pest control at Salem and house bill 27 amending Martie Petet charter. Other measures modify Medford and Albany charters, transfer funds to Oregon Agricultural College, and provide appropriations totaling $92,000, with August 1904 dates noted for the latter.
Port Townsend, February 14. Erick Molander, a boiler maker, bonded his Mount Sicker, British Columbia mining stakes to London and Paris investors for 250000 dollars. The deal follows his earlier fortune bid after repairing boilers on the steamer Charles Lanes, saving 300 passengers and earning 500 dollars.
In Scranton on February 14 the 4000 silk workers were locked out as mill owners refuse to reopen until workers accept the earlier offer with a 25 cent weekly concession. Strikers vow to stay out and seek nationwide support urging fellow silk workers to strike if mills use Scranton material.
Professor John Fleming in Liverpool stated that on the first day of King Edward VII a wireless message was sent between St Athanines Lele of Wight and the Lissard spanning 200 miles. He claimed perfect communication was achieved and Mareconi had permission to announce the feat.
In Madrid on February 15 crowds attacked police and guards as public squares filled for the Asturias Bourbon wedding. A funeral procession for Don Ramon de Campoamor sparked disturbances with gendarmes clashing with demonstrators, arrests, and widespread vandalism including smashed doors at the Hotel de Paris.
In Seattle on February 15 James Flood, fueled by liquor and anger over a claimed $50 theft, attacked James Dorcey with a razor in a Globe hotel room. A slash cut a deep gash on Dorcey’s arm as proprietor Hewitt intervened, but Flood was overpowered and did not kill.
Major Rublen of the U S quartermaster in Seattle says Washington directs bids for one seagoing tug and two 400 ton lighters to handle government supplies at Nome and St Michael. Vessels to be finished this season. order to rush likely Saturday night. tug to be 80 feet long, 17 feet beam, four feet draught. The volume of government business supports building by the department rather than private contracts.
One Northern Pacific freight train hauling supplies to the Alice mine ran away on the Hill Line near Walkerville. Brakeman William Fidler died. Brakemen John Cahill and John Harden were injured and may die. Wheels slipped and air brakes failed on the steep grade.
In Malaga on February 14 residents reported no earthquake shock today at Grazalema though loud rumblings accompanied it. The panic-stricken inhabitants saw many buildings damaged and evacuation responses followed the tremor.
A severe blizzard grips Northern and Central New York from Rochester to Utica and Watertown to Ithaca. Deep snow blankets the ground, but temperatures remain mild for winter. Snowplow crews and shower gangs work to keep streets open for traffic.
San Diego reports Salvador Saloria, late municipal treasurer for the northern district of Lower California, was arrested in Ensenada on a Saturday charge of embezzling 2650 pesos of the Mexican government money. The official had held the post for three years amid reputed good standing.
Copenhagen reports the crown prince opposes selling Danish West Indies to the United States. A budget committee meeting and a development syndicate reached a compromise: if no settlement with the United States by March 4, the budget committee will reject the sale and back the syndicate’s schemes.
Lord Kitchener reports Dewet’s force crossed the Orange River at Sand Drift and moved west. Inniskillings charged the Boers, leaving five killed and six wounded, with ten captured and wagons and cattle seized. British casualties were one killed and five wounded.
Cape Town reports fighting near Aberdeen Friday and Saturday last, with the Boers worsted. The report notes clashes intensified as forces engaged in the field, signaling a shift in control from Boer to opposing forces during the weekend actions.
Chicago police linked a series of fire incidents at Palmer House Great Northern Sherman and other hotels to an organized incendiary gang. Jewelry was stolen from a Great Northern room, valuables worth 500 vanished. Detectives chased two suspects seen fleeing the Palmer House while guards and officers sealed downtown hotels.
Madrid reports calm provinces and potential Madrid relief after carnival, with Urgarte saying martial law could end if pacific behavior persists, except in Catalonia. News notes minimal censorship, withdrawn troops, and cold weather. Two killed in Grenada and Countess Caserta journey to Nice amid unrest in Spain and rumors of wider revolutionary mood in the capital.
Mail advices from the Philippines report Captain Novicu, commander of the band that captured Lieutenant Gilmore and party, sentenced to hard labor for life for permitting a member of Gilmore’s party to be buried alive. Washington dispatch notes 112 rifles and 1,500 rounds surrendered at Haganey on Feb 13, reflecting improving American position in Bulacan, Luzon, due to the Third Infantry’s efforts.
Manila dispatches say Colonel Cronin and 80 of the Thirty third Regiment located 100 insurgents at Candon while Captain Green with 50 men met a hostile force at Santa Maria. The insurgents led by Tino hid on a steep ridgeline and fought for three hours before abandoning the position and retreating southward. Gold discoveries said to be of some importance were reported in Lepanto province.
In Pittsburg on February 18 a Hamilton line streetcar jumped the track at Sixth Street and Hamilton Avenue. The car toppled onto the curb, wrecking the vehicle and injuring more than 20 passengers, four of them severely.
New Haven Connecticut February 16 Yale faculty ended the custom of granting a holiday for Washingtons Birthday. The decision stirred student debate with no plan to restore the day. February 22 marks the sophomores high hat and cane ceremony and the freshmen rush of the sophomore fence.
Mrs H Osgood of Seattle reported to police and railway officials that last night a leather bag with $3000 worth of jewelry hanging from her neck was stolen while she was sleeping. Police have arrested a man named M40 OD as a suspect in the case.
Tacoma reports the start of aging work on mines and torpedoes at Port Orchard drydock entrances. Five car shipment of mushroom anchors arrives for the ordnance department via the United States engineer to secure guncotton mines and torpedoes.
Earthquake reports from Nashville indicate a severe tremor at 6:15 PM. Union City and Memphis also logged slight shocks on February 16 lasting about 20 seconds.
Two farmers, Ivor Lateon aged 50 and Ole Otness aged 78, died by self-inflicted hanging. Larson, returning home from town, found in a neighbor Tweed's barn. Coroner’s inquest held this afternoon to determine cause and verify details.
The engines of a first class British man of war are valued at about £175,009. The figure reflects the cost of the vessel's machinery and its overall combat readiness.
Five miners remain sealed inside Cumberland mine No 6 shaft near Union Bay 60 miles from Nanaimo after a morning explosion. Fire blocks escape from entry by the mouth of the shaft as a relief party fails to reach the trapped workers. The Union Colliery property near Comox had been considered safe due to its vented timbered shaft and Guibal fan system. another explosion later in No 5 shaft halted rescue efforts.
Indianapolis Feb 18 Al Neilson 15 employed as a keeper at the Zoological in the city was killed by a tiger after entering the cage. A brutal struggle saw Neilson torn repeatedly before red hot irons and gunfire failed to subdue the animal. He was dragged to the city hospital where he died en route. The tiger survived the incident. Neilson had worked for the company three years and tended the lions cages prior to the tragedy.
Washington dispatch reports Generals H Wilson Fitzhugh Lee and More Schwan to be retired on their own applications. Colonel A S Daggett of the Fourteenth Infantry will be promoted to brigadier general, succeeding Schwan who will be retired immediately.
In Pittsburg on February 18 Judge W M Achin of the United States court issued no opinion in the Bennett versus Flynn Berriman case. The decision held that United States marshals or their deputies may make arrests in emergency situations without a warrant, affecting the arrest of the puff.
In Tucson Arizona on February 18 66 Wheatley and two Mexican miners were found dead in a tent about a mile from Schultz mining camp thirty miles from Tucson. Suspected cause is poison fire or fumes with one Mexican body reportedly burned as discovery was made.
A condensed Tacoma report notes the Tak a Indians of five tribes intend to relocate from their 200 year old village to Junean as white settlers advance. The old ground will be left barren, its fishing grounds now unused, with the tribes seeking new lands amid frontier growth.
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